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fundamentals — including a projected real GDP growth of 4.4% in 2025 and 5.4% in 2026 — are helping to
sustain momentum. High-profile IPOs like Parkin have further energized market participation, creating fresh
investment opportunities and affirming global interest in the UAE’s capital markets.

Today, both the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) host a robust lineup of
Shariah-screened stocks, with a large portion of all listed companies adhering to Islamic investment principles. The
UAE’s status as a global Islamic finance hub continues to attract capital from both Shariah-compliant and
conventional investors looking to tap into the region’s dynamic growth story.

A compelling combination of market-beating returns, solid fundamentals, and ethical investment appeal is making
UAE equities — particularly Shariah-compliant stocks — an increasingly attractive destination for regional and
international capital. As the country continues to diversify its economy and bring more companies to market,
investor interest in these instruments is likely to deepen further.

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